BYD Expands Shark 6 Ute Lineup With 2.0L Performance and Trade Cab‑Chassis

Overview

• The Shark 6 has sold more than 24,000 units in Australia since its February 2025 launch and holds roughly 70% of the small PHEV ute market.
• BYD has added a Performance model with a 2.0‑litre turbo PHEV powertrain that raises combined output to about 350 kW and 700 Nm and increases braked towing to 3,500 kg.
• A Dynamic cab‑chassis trade variant uses the Shark 6’s 1.5‑litre PHEV system but fits a simpler bed and starts at AU$55,900 while the Performance begins at about AU$62,900.
• BYD is pushing fleet uptake, reporting fleet sales at 18% of its mix in April, several hundred confirmed cab‑chassis orders, and a 2026 target of roughly 20% to help reach about 1,500 units per month.
• Technical choices such as the LFP Blade battery, double‑wishbone suspension and an expanding software suite including Google Automotive Services and a Crawl mode underline BYD’s bid to win retail, performance and commercial buyers.